Licensed Counselor – LSW/LAC/LCSW/LPC
Listed compensation
$52k-$60k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Licensed Counselor – Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Make a meaningful impact every day. Join the clinical team at High Focus Centers in Farmington, where you’ll work directly with individuals receiving treatment for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
We’re seeking a Counselor with a Master’s degree and counseling/social work licensure to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in our Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
- Farmington, CT
- 17 Talcott Notch Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
- $52,000–$60,000/year
- Monthly merit & referral bonus opportunities
- Full-time | Monday–Friday
- At least two evenings per week, 12 PM–8 PM
What You’ll Do
As a Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships while helping clients work toward their treatment and recovery goals.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Conducting individual, family, and group therapy
- Completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments and Level of Care Assessments
- Developing and monitoring individualized treatment goals in collaboration with the clinical team
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Communicating with referral sources and outside providers as appropriate
- Supporting utilization review and ensuring documentation meets clinical and regulatory requirements
- Participating in treatment planning and aftercare/discharge planning
- Contributing to therapeutic curriculum development and clinical programming
- Participating in an on-call rotation as directed
- Completing required clinical, company, and accreditation training
- What We’re Looking For
Required
- Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field
- LSW, LAC, LCSW, or LPC — or actively working toward obtaining licensure
- Counseling/clinical experience preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
A genuine commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges
Why High Focus Centers?
At High Focus Centers, you’ll be part of a team of behavioral healthcare professionals providing structured, individualized treatment in a collaborative outpatient setting.
If you’re a licensed or soon-to-be-licensed clinician looking for an opportunity to use your counseling skills, build therapeutic relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our Farmington clinical team!
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to Know More?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions while developing and monitoring individualized treatment goals for clients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in treatment planning and discharge processes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Human Services or a related field and possess active licensure as an LSW, LAC, LCSW, or LPC. Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor – LSW/LAC/LCSW/LPC at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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